Emily F.

Photographer @ Jazwares, LLC

About

I’m a visual storyteller and creative producer driven by one core belief: people remember how stories feel long after they forget what they saw. My work lives at the intersection of narrative, production, and visual design. Currently a Photographer & Editor at Jazwares, I lead high-volume product and lifestyle shoots for global brands like Hello Kitty and Squishmallows, translating brand strategy into compelling visual narratives for packaging, e-commerce, and marketing. Beyond commercial work, I’m an independent filmmaker and long-time freelance photographer focused on cinematic storytelling and experimental visual narratives. I’ve produced short films from concept through post-production and directed emotionally grounded performances in music videos. My background in psychology shapes how I approach storytelling: grounding creative decisions in human behavior, emotional resonance, and authentic representation. I thrive in collaborative environments where strategy meets creativity and where new formats, technologies, and storytelling approaches are encouraged. I’m especially excited by roles in creative production, narrative content, entertainment, games, and brand storytelling, Always open to bold, meaningful projects.

Country

United States

City

Greater Philadelphia

Industry

Photography

Skill

Media Production, Art Direction, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Photography, Mac, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Imaging, Portrait Photography, Fashion, InDesign, Event Photography, OS X, Facebook, Logo Design

Experience

Photographer

Jazwares, LLC

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

Bristol, PA

- Primary photographer for the Pennsylvania studio, responsible for all photography needs including product and toy photography, photoshoots involving talent, and day-to-day studio operations. - Execute high-volume product and lifestyle photography across multiple brands including Costumes, Hello Kitty, Squishmallows and pet products, ensuring consistent, on-brand visuals for packaging and e-commerce. - Collaborate closely with photo editors and cross-functional partners to expand photography capabilities involving talent and new product categories.

Photo Editor

Jazwares, LLC

2022-9 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Bristol, PA

- Edited high-volume costume photography featuring both products and models, ensuring brand consistency, visual accuracym and high-quality final assets. - Developed strong proficiency in fashion and apparel-style retouching, including color correction, fabric detailin fit accuracy, and composite work. - Applied advanced post-production techniques in Adobe Photoshop to balance realism with polish. - Performed image quality assurance prior to delivery to check photo color, cropping and margins on all projects.

Co-Founder

Lilith & Eve

2020-10 - Present · 6 yrs

Philadelphia, PA

I am the co-founder and co-photographer at Lil and Eve LLC. We are a small, women-run business with a unique take on wedding and portrait photography. In addition to managing the business, I create social media posts and blog copywriting.

Freelance Photographer

Self-Employed

2009-1 - Present · 17 yrs 9 mos

Philadelphia, PA

Documenting experience from years as a portrait and fine art photographer.

Ophthalmic Photographer

Infinity Retina

2021-4 - 2022-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Media, PA

- Performing diagnostic imaging on patients during a clinic on OCT and ZEISS machines. - Creating and Managing Social Media Content - Organizing the office and performing Administration tasks - Assisting with Treatments and Patient Care - Ensuring Wellness and Mental Health with Patient Education - Participating in the Website Design Committee

Financial Empowerment Trainer

Women's Center of Montgomery County, PA

2020-7 - 2021-3 · 9 mos

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for the successful implementation of the WCMC Economic Justice/Economic Advocacy Program as well as: - Developing a Financial Empowerment curriculum - Conducting Financial Literacy workshops for survivors - Social Media Content Design and Creation - Creating referral networks for work, banking, and other economic resources - Compiling monthly reports that track the number of survivors receiving services, and the type of services

Ophthalmic Photographer

Chester County Eye Care

2013-9 - 2017-1 · 3 yrs 5 mos

West Chester PA

Capturing images and scans using: - Heidelberg Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography - Fundus photography (OIS system) - Optos technology - Heidelberg Retina Tomography - Specular Microscopy - Slit Lamp Photography

Ophthalmic Photographer

Mid Atlantic Retina

2014-12 - 2015-7 · 8 mos

Philadelphia PA

Capturing images and scans using - Optical Coherence Tomography - Fundus Photography (OIS system) Study/Research responsibilities, earning multiple study certifications. Proficient patient care.